Eating Disorder Services: Men

Lord Brooke of Alverthorpe Excerpts

Wednesday 1st March 2023 Lords Chamber

[Lord Evans of Rainow (Con)]

The noble Lord raises a very good point. When he and I were young boys, there was not the internet. He shows that this issue did occur before the internet. Under the NHS long-term plan for 2023-24, we will invest almost £1 billion extra funding in community mental health care for adults with severe mental illness, including dietary issues.

[Lord Brooke of Alverthorpe (Lab)]

Is the Minister aware from his previous experience that there are 12-step recovery programmes available for both overeaters and undereaters? Is he aware that there is an all-party parliamentary group advocating and pressing for these to be extended over a wider area? This is particularly because they are free. If so, would he be prepared to meet the group and talk about what such programmes have to offer?

[Lord Evans of Rainow (Con)]

I am most grateful to the noble Lord for that very kind invitation. I would be delighted to attend the APPG.